gee whiz
English
Etymology
Alteration of Jesus.
Pronunciation
Audio (UK) (file) - IPA(key): /dʒiː wɪz/, /dʒiː ʍɪz/
Interjection
gee whiz
- (US, dated) Expression of surprise or annoyance, now usually equivalent to "Why should I care?"; so what?
- You only got 10% in the test. Gee whiz – you'll get over it.
Adjective
gee whiz
- very good, impressive.
- These are gee-whiz photographs.